Archive for February, 2009

Make Your Mind Repel Distractions

When you work alone, it’s easy to allow distractions to take you off course.
You’re the only one accountable for what’s accomplished, so if the slightest noise, breeze, or rumble occurs, the boss won’t be on your back as you jump up to see what’s happening.
As an example, there’s a lot of construction happening on the [...]


Attractive Marketing Templates Arrive as Solicitations

Invitations to join teleseminars and live events appear in my Email at an alarming rate.
Perhaps the word “alarming” is overkill, but it accurately describes how many invites pour in each day.
I review the organizations that are sending the invitations as well as the forthcoming event and quickly consider how the information will enhance my business [...]


Can a Solo Business Market through Twitter?

At the recent Small Business Summit event, I learned that Dell computers distributes certain product offers exclusively through Twitter.
I thought the idea was terrific, and this weekend, while catching up on reading, I learned that Amazon.com and other well-known firms are migrating to this marketing opportunity.
It builds their online following and lets them determine which [...]